How To Lower Your Potassium?

Stop taking potassium supplements unless your clinician tells you to continue

Review all medications with your clinician, especially ACE inhibitors, ARBs, spironolactone, eplerenone, amiloride, triamterene, NSAIDs, and some beta blockers

Avoid salt substitutes that contain potassium chloride

Limit high-potassium foods such as bananas, oranges, potatoes, tomatoes, avocados, spinach, beans, nuts, dried fruit, and coconut water

Choose lower-potassium foods such as apples, berries, grapes, cabbage, cauliflower, cucumbers, lettuce, rice, pasta, and white bread

Leach potatoes and other root vegetables before eating

Drain and rinse canned fruits and vegetables

Drink fluids only as directed by your clinician if you have kidney, heart, or fluid restrictions

Treat constipation if present

Follow any kidney diet plan provided by your clinician or dietitian

Get repeat blood tests as recommended to monitor potassium

Seek urgent medical care for chest pain, severe weakness, palpitations, fainting, or trouble breathing

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